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So You Want to Build a House

1948 · Richard L. Bare · 11 min

So You Want to Build a House

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In this comedic short, Joe McDoakes is evicted from his apartment and decides to build his own home. As the project progresses, his dream house turns into a nightmare.

George O'HanlonJoe McDoakes

Art GilmoreNarrator (voice)

Jane HarkerAlice McDoakes (uncredited)

Donald KerrAndy McGoon (uncredited)

Mike LallyOffice Worker at Desk (uncredited)RRalph LittlefieldBuilding Inspector (uncredited)CCharles MarshLoan Manager (uncredited)

Howard M. MitchellAppraiser (uncredited)

Ralph PetersHappy Jack the Laughing Irishman (uncredited)

Clifton YoungHomer (uncredited)

Cast

George O'HanlonJoe McDoakes

Art GilmoreNarrator (voice)

Jane HarkerAlice McDoakes (uncredited)

Donald KerrAndy McGoon (uncredited)

Mike LallyOffice Worker at Desk (uncredited)RRalph LittlefieldBuilding Inspector (uncredited)CCharles MarshLoan Manager (uncredited)

Howard M. MitchellAppraiser (uncredited)

Ralph PetersHappy Jack the Laughing Irishman (uncredited)

Clifton YoungHomer (uncredited)

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